Laurel city, MS — Population & Demographics
Laurel city, MS has a population of 17,129. The median household income is $37,781 and the median age is 35.6.
17,129
Population
$37,781
Median Income
$110,200
Median Home Value
35.6
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.1% |
| Black or African American | 64.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$37,781
Median Household Income
$27,893
Per Capita Income
25.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$110,200
Median Home Value
$839
Median Rent
61.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.0%
High School+
20.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
87.3%
Public Transit
4.2%
Work From Home
17.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.5%
Foreign Born
92.8%
Non-English at Home
5.3%
Veterans
17.2%
With Disability
84.8%
Health Insurance
90.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 23.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.3% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Retail Trade | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.7% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel city, MS has a population of 17,129 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Laurel city, MS is $37,781, with 25.9% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Laurel city, MS is $110,200, with median rent at $839.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.